Origin: Poland
Mineral Species: Zincite
Mineral Group: N/A
Chemical Formula: ZnO
Hardness: 4
Crystal System: Hexagonal
Colour: Colourless, grey, green, yellow, orange, brown, red
Typical Appearance: As elongated crystals or irregular crystalline aggregates.
Birthstone: Libra and Taurus
Chakra Alignment: Solar Plexus, Navel
Element: None
Origin of Name & Mythology: From the elemental Zinc content.
All colours of Zincite have a strong Solar Plexus and Navel Chakra connection, making it energising and mood-lifting. It bestows inner strength, and it can aid grounding. Zincite is considered a synthesis mineral, as it brings together many aspects of self. On a personal level it aids the coming together of creativity, physical energy and personal power. On a wider level it brings together like-minded people.